Thorne Carter & Aspen

Thorne Carter & Aspen Thorne & Carter are the longest established Estate Agency in the Culm Valley having been set up in 1911 by William Thorne.

We pride ourselves in our professional and friendly approach and great knowledge of the local area. The story of Thorne and Carter unfolds across three centuries of estate agency, auctioneering and surveying in the Culm Valley. The practice was originally founded in the mid 1800s in Willand by William Thorne. When he retired towards the end of the century his son, Bill Thorne, was too young to tak

e over the practice and so there was a gap of some years until Bill Thorne restarted the firm, again in Willand in 1911. In the 1930s Bill Thorne relocated the practice to the larger town of Cullompton and on his retirement in 1950 the practice was acquired by the late Ken Carter and had by then moved offices to Church Street. The changing face of estate agency later necessitated the move to 29 High Street, a large three storey Victorian property. Ken Carter in partnership with his son Stephen ran a thriving multi-disciplined chartered surveyors practice specialising in residential sales, surveys, farm sales and associated agricultural work, with the firm even having its own livestock market based at Tiverton Junction in Willand. At the end of 1988 Ken Carter retired and his son Stephen formed a new partnership with Clive Madge, who had been specialising in the agricultural and professional side of the practice, together with John Parkin who had been handling the residential sales. Throughout the 1990s steady growth in the residential sales resulted in increased staff and emphasised the need for even larger premises in a more prominent and central High Street position. With this in mind the partners acquired 11 & 13 High Street fondly known locally as the “Old Police Station”. During much of the autumn of 1999 the premises underwent a complete refurbishment and remodelling including the former “cells” being integrated into the company’s boardroom. Following his retirement from the partnership Stephen Carter continued as a consultant for several years before retiring fully. John and Clive continue in partnership with their long standing experienced team in both the residential and professional departments. The firm has recently welcomed Henry Parkin to the residential department bringing youth and many new ideas whilst being the third father/son combination in the practice. A nostalgic inspection of the archives reveals that the first property sold under the Thorne and Carter partnership was near Taunton in February 1951 selling for £3,500 and earned the company the princely sum of £29 in commission! Interestingly the same property sold in 2012 for £320,000. This at the time when a gallon of petrol cost 3 shillings 6 pence (17½p), a loaf of bread was 6 pence (2½p) and a brand new Morris Minor car would set you back £520 whilst the internet was not even a distant dream!

😍 Check out our latest online magazine!
15/06/2026

😍 Check out our latest online magazine!

Welcome to the latest edition of our digital property magazine.

10/06/2026

👀 Coming soon!

😍Offered to the market with no onward chain, this superb detached country bungalow enjoys a glorious rural setting towards the outskirts of the popular village of Plymtree, yet within easy reach of the village amenities. The property was constructed to an individual design on a large site and which has now been added to, with a small paddock, which, in conjunction with the superbly stocked gardens, creates a real gardeners delight. The accommodation is heated by oil fired central heating and benefits from an array of photovoltaic panels and the accommodation comprises a generous living room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, conservatory, dining room/fourth bedroom, principal bedroom with en-suite, two further bedrooms and a family shower room. An early viewing of this exceptional country home is highly advised for those seeking a property with extensive outside space.

🏠 Green End Lane, Plymtree

Individually designed detached country bungalow
Wonderful semi rural location
Easy access to village amenities
Oil central heating and double glazing
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Utility Room
Exceptional Living Room with log burner
Dining Room/Study of fourth Bedroom
Conservatory
Principal Bedroom with En-Suite
Two further Bedrooms
Family Shower Room
Exceptional Garden with small Orchard/Paddock
Extensive driveway parking
Single Garage
Photovoltaic array
14 miles Exeter, 24 miles Taunton
Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 11 miles
EPC rating to be advised
Council Tax Band ”F”

💰 Asking Price £550,000

🖱 Click the link for full details

https://www.thornecarterandaspen.co.uk/

Please do get in touch if you would like to view or if you have any
questions.

☎️Call 01884 33333
💻email [email protected]

📢Just listed for sale📢😍 Offered to the market with no onward chain is this spacious and comparatively modern, detached b...
08/06/2026

📢Just listed for sale📢

😍 Offered to the market with no onward chain is this spacious and comparatively modern, detached bungalow. Nestled in a mature cul-de-sac location on the outskirts of Uffculme Village, yet within easy reach of the village centre amenities and the M5 for commuting. The single storey accommodation comprises a kitchen/breakfast room with granite worktops, utility room, sitting room, conservatory, dining room/fourth bedroom, three further bedrooms, one en-suite and a recently re-fitted shower room. Outside, the property really comes into its own with ample driveway parking, a single garage and a beautifully landscaped and incredibly private rear garden. An early viewing of a rarely available and very spacious bungalow is strongly advised.

🏠 Eastfield Orchard, Uffculme

Spacious detached bungalow
Popular edge of village location
Gas central heating and double glazing
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Utility Room
Sitting Room with open fire
Conservatory
Dining Room/Fourth Bedroom
Principal Bedroom with wardrobes and En-Suite
Two further Bedrooms
Shower Room
Driveway parking for two cars
Single Garage
Beautifully mature rear garden
Summer House
20 miles Exeter, 16 miles Taunton
Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 4 miles
EPC rating “D”
Council Tax Band “E”
Freehold
*NO ONWARD CHAIN*

💰 Asking Price £450,000
🖱 Click the link for full details

https://www.thornecarterandaspen.co.uk/

Please do get in touch if you would like to view or if you have any questions.

☎️Call 01884 33333
💻email [email protected]

😍 Check out this super detached 2 bedroom home, ideal for first time buyers. 🏠 Swallow Way, Cullompton This detached coa...
02/06/2026

😍 Check out this super detached 2 bedroom home, ideal for first time buyers.

🏠 Swallow Way, Cullompton

This detached coach house nestles in a convenient location, close to the development’s open green space, ideal for dog walks and quick access into the town centre or M5. The accommodation comprises a spacious sitting/dining room, opening into a kitchen/breakfast room with breakfast bar, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, the property benefits from a car port with a substantial store, further parking and a fully enclosed, low maintenance, garden. Ideally suited to first-time-buyers or investors, it is unusual to find a fully detached home in this price bracket.

Well presented detached coach house
Stylish Kitchen
Spacious Living Room
Two double Bedrooms
Bathroom
Carport and parking
Hard landscaped garden
Gas central heating and double glazing
Ideal first time buy or investment property
15 miles Exeter, 18 miles Taunton
Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 6 miles
EPC rating - C
Council Tax Band “B”
Freehold

💰 Asking price £200,000

If you would like to view then please be in touch.

☎01884 33333
💻[email protected]

For full details click the link below 👇
https://www.thornecarterandaspen.co.uk/

01/06/2026

📢NEW PRICE📢

🥰Check out this spacious 4 bedroom detached home in a great position backing onto a small copse of trees.

🏠 Cambridge Way, Cullompton

Beautifully presented detached family home
Quiet tucked away location.
Generous plot backing onto a copse of trees
Superb kitchen/dining/family room
Generous sitting room
Hall with cloakroom
Utility room
Principal bedroom with ensuite
3 further double bedrooms
Family bathroom
Huge landing
Driveway for 2 cars
Single garage
Wonderful private garden.
15 miles Exeter, 18 miles Taunton
Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 6 miles
EPC rating “C”
Council Tax Band “E”
Freehold

💰 Asking price £380,000

If you would like to view then please be in touch.

☎01884 33333
💻[email protected]

For full details click the link below 👇

https://www.thornecarterandaspen.co.uk/

Are you looking for a very spacious family home set in a quiet cul de sac close to amenities and schools❓ 🏡 Wheatfield C...
30/05/2026

Are you looking for a very spacious family home set in a quiet cul de sac close to amenities and schools❓


🏡 Wheatfield Close, Cullompton

😍 This well presented detached family home nestles in a quiet cul-de-sac on the outskirts of town, yet within easy reach of town centre amenities and the M5 for commuting. The ground floor accommodation comprises a generous hall with cloakroom, stylish kitchen/breakfast room, spacious sitting room, dining room, conservatory and utility. Upstairs, the principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, whilst there are three further good size bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, the property benefits from ample parking, a single garage and a landscaped rear garden. An early viewing of this exceptional family home is highly advised.

Well presented detached family home
Popular cul-de-sac location
Modern Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Spacious Sitting Room
Dining Room
Conservatory
Utility Room
Hall with Cloakroom
Principal Bedroom with wardrobes and En-Suite
Three further Bedrooms
Stylish Bathroom
Landscaped garden
Plenty of parking
Single Garage
15 miles Exeter, 18 miles Taunton
Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 6 miles
EPC rating “C”
Council Tax Band “E”
Freehold
*NO ONWARD CHAIN*

💰 Asking Price £400,000

🖱 Click the link for full details

https://www.thornecarterandaspen.co.uk/

Please do get in touch if you would like to view or if you have any
questions.
☎️Call 01884 33333
💻email [email protected]

😍 Check out this lovely Grade II listed cottage with parking in Bradninch.  🏡 Fore Street, Bradninch Offered for sale wi...
28/05/2026

😍 Check out this lovely Grade II listed cottage with parking in Bradninch.

🏡 Fore Street, Bradninch

Offered for sale with no onward chain, this charming Grade II listed cottage has recently undergone a programme of improvement with new carpets and decoration throughout. The cottage is ideally located for the town’s amenities and provides quick access to transport links and the regular bus service. The ground floor accommodation comprises a charming sitting room with log burner, dining room, fitted kitchen and bathroom. The first floor benefits from a wonderful principal bedroom, first floor W.C. and an occasional bedroom/study space for those wishing to work from home, whilst the second floor is occupied entirely by a wonderful attic bedroom with exposed timbers. Outside, the property enjoys a parking space, which is particularly unusual for a house of this type, a courtyard garden with stores and a further detached, mature garden with specimen apple tree. An early viewing of this lovely period home is strongly advised for those seeking a cottage with no onward chain.

Charming Grade II listed cottage
Popular Duchy Town location
Parking space
Cozy Sitting Room with log burner
Dining Room
Fitted Kitchen
Ground floor Bathroom
Superb Principal first floor Bedroom
Study/Occasional Bedroom
First floor W.C.
Wonderful attic Bedroom
Courtyard garden with stores
Wonderful tucked away detached garden oasis
Gas central heating
8 miles Exeter, 21 miles Taunton
Tiverton parkway Railway Station 8 miles
EPC rating “D”
Council Tax Band “B”
Freehold
*NO ONWARD CHAIN*

💰 Asking Price £220,000 OIEO
🖱 Click the link for full details

https://www.thornecarterandaspen.co.uk/

Please do get in touch if you would like to view or if you have any
questions.
☎️Call 01884 33333
💻email [email protected] See less

👀 Coming soon! 🏠 Wonderful character cottage situated in a charming tucked away location with no traffic and a short wal...
26/05/2026

👀 Coming soon!

🏠 Wonderful character cottage situated in a charming tucked away location with no traffic and a short walk to the town centre.

❤️ New Street, Cullompton

2 bedrooms
Modern bathroom
Sitting room
Dining room
Kitchen with granite worktops
Pretty garden
Summerhouse/office

💰 Asking price £200,000

🖱 Click the link for full details

https://www.thornecarterandaspen.co.uk/

Please do get in touch if you would like to view or if you have any questions.

☎️Call 01884 33333
💻email [email protected]

😍 Check out this amazing barn style family home, nestled on the edge of Kentisbeare Village. 🏡 Blackdown Barn, Nr Kentis...
22/05/2026

😍 Check out this amazing barn style family home, nestled on the edge of Kentisbeare Village.

🏡 Blackdown Barn, Nr Kentisbeare

This substantial “barn style” family home is situated in approximately a quarter of an acre plot of woodlands and grounds, nestling in a rural location, yet within easy access of the village of Kentisbeare and M5 for commuting. The accommodation comprises a quite outstanding open plan, vaulted living space, recently re-fitted kitchen, three bedrooms, one with en-suite, a stylish family bathroom, storage areas and two versatile, generously proportioned mezzanine rooms. Outside, the property benefits from gated driveway parking, along with an area of level lawn and a quite charming area of private woodland, and the Uffculme School bus collects from outside the gates. An early viewing of this exceptionally spacious and well located family home is strongly advised.

Remarkably spacious “barn style” family home
Rural, yet accessible location
Close to Kentisbeare Village
Uffculme School Catchment area
Stunning open plan vaulted living room
Stylishly re-fitted Kitchen
Principal Bedroom with En-Suite
Two further Bedrooms
Exceptional Family Bathroom
Two versatile Mezzanine Rooms
Built 2011
Level lawned garden
Charming area of woodland, in all, approximately quarter of an acre
Gated parking
New boiler 2025
Oil fired central heating
18 miles Exeter, 22 miles Taunton
Tiverton Parkway Railway Station 11 miles
EPC rating “C”
Council Tax Band ”D”

💰 Asking Price £650,000 OIEO
🖱 Click the link for full details
https://www.thornecarterandaspen.co.uk/
Please do get in touch if you would like to view or if you have any
questions.
☎️Call 01884 33333
💻email [email protected]

🏠A super investment opportunity to acquire this two-storey mixed residential and commercial property that briefly compri...
18/05/2026

🏠A super investment opportunity to acquire this two-storey mixed residential and commercial property that briefly comprises a vacant retail unit on the ground floor and a two bedroom maisonette above, being located in a popular town centre position. The property, which is presented in good order throughout, and will appeal to lettings investors and business owners alike on the lookout for a future strong yielding investment property.

FOR SALE BY AUCTION 4th JUNE 12.00

🏡 Station Road, Cullompton
💰 Auction Guide £135,000
🖱 Click the link for full details
https://www.thornecarterandaspen.co.uk/
Please do get in touch if you would like to view or if you have any
questions.
☎️Call 01884 33333
💻email [email protected]

Address

11 High Street
Cullompton
EX151AB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+44188433333

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